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Panning for Gold Spring 2009

January 2009


Friday, January 23, 2009, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
An Introduction to Metadata
Heidi Hoerman, School of Library and Information Science, USC

What is it?  How does it work?  How can you use metadata to improve web page retrieval?
Registration Fee:  $50.00
Location:  Davis College, USC - Columbia


Friday, January 30. 2009, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Marketing and PR - 1
Shawn Rourk, College of Mass Communications and Information Studies, USC

Learn the basics of marketing your company's messages in this workshop.  In this hands-on class, we'll cover what makes a strong marketing message; how to create stunning materials; how to get your message out there; and, most importantly, how to pitch your idea for print.  We will use real examples of marketing and public relations materials from around Columbia.  Please bring examples from your library or business for discussion.
Registration Fee:  $50.00
Location:  School of Journalism and Mass Communications, Coliseum, USC - Columbia


Friday, January 30, 2009, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Multicultural Collection Development
Cecilia Hem Lee, South Carolina State Library

This workshop will provide practical tips on how to perform collection development for multicultural material in a variety of formats such as print, electronic and audio-visual. Helpful internet sites, bibliographies and articles for further reading will be provided.  Together we will discuss identification, selection and evaluation of library resources for a multicultural community of users. 
Registration Fee:  $50.00
Location:  Davis College, USC - Columbia

 

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